Recent content by mrandig

Now that I'm into the guts of this thing, I think I'm going to need a bigger parts order. There are more and more things that should be replaced just while I'm in the neighborhood. I'm also going to need some spray paint for touch-ups. I'm assuming the paint on the frame is the same CARC as the...

If I was going to make a post on how to remove the radiator in a M1123, I missed my opportunity. Once I got rolling, any chance of taking pictures went out the window. Let's just say it takes at least two people and will probably involve a bit of cussing. At least it's out.

Transmission and oil cooler completed. Now I just have to find somewhere to keep everything safe until it's time to put it all back together.

I was rambling on a few weeks ago about radiator combs, and cooling fins being straight, etc. I'm sure at least a few people stopped reading this thread at that point. Here's where the story comes together. Essential tools. I was also using an automotive trim tool, but I was too lazy to find...

I decided this morning to take out the cooling stack before going any further. This needed to happen regardless, and if I'm starting to replace hoses, it would just be easier with everything out of the way. I'll come back to the hydro boost unit in just a while. The unbolting of the power...

I had originally tried to enlist some help and moral support with BBQ, but didn't get any takers. How about a seafood boil? There were more shrimp, but the kids got 'em. The "slap" level was only medium, but Momma said it was too spicy this time. This is what's still left after days of eating...

Hydro Boost Unit - Removal I noticed the driver's side toe board / firewall was wet back in February, when I was replacing the brake switch. It's pretty obvious that the hydro boost unit was leaking. That, and also the fact that it didn't work. IIRC, if the hydro boost unit is leaking on the...

Looks like the interior work is done. Since I have to drop the windshield to get the wipers to work again, there's no point in installing the roof completely right now. I'll just have to take it off again later. I guess I'm out of excuses. Time to move on and get working on the engine.

Lubrication Points (2) I think I lost track of this post. Back on 04/02/25, I needed to wait a day to get an extra tool, just to make things a little easier. And then I took a nap. And then it was like almost a month had passed. Anyways... At last count, we had a total of 18 grease...

Before buttoning up the engine cover (for now), there was on more thing I wanted to do. "Try" might be a better word, but either way I wanted to see if there was anything that might help some of these rubber seals last for a while longer. This is VRP from Chemical Brothers. Most of their stuff...

Fortunately, the nest of hoses and cables were fairly easy to decode. Looks like most of the questionable hose runs were left-overs from when the DWF kit was torn out, I'm assuming as part of the demilitarization process. I originally decided it wasn't worth the effort, but now that I'm already...

Good stuff.

Now I need to sort the hoses, cables, and other things that had been running above and across the firewall. Not looking forward to playing a game of "what's this hose for".

A few pics of the auxiliary grounding harness. This is the harness from Kascar (#535-A1). There are already several posts on this forum discussing this kit, so I'll be brief. I don't feel like debating electrical theory, so I won't. I just like lots of grounds, and this was easier than making...

Here's a final pic of the duct work before the cover goes back on. It may not be noticeable in the lower left corner, but since I was pulling everything out, I also took a moment to install an auxiliary grounding kit. Only added a few extra minutes to the day.